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BU52 HHD

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,341 mi
Last recorded133,341 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 HHD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2019 133,341 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside and offside inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre is missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin are approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arm bushes are split,perished and debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

all rear suspension components are showing signs of surface corrosion

fuel filler pipes are corroded

reverse lights are inop

Pass 16 Nov 2018 127,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all round underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch slipping

exhaust in general poor/corroded condition

Pass 20 Nov 2017 120,077 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2016 112,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 112,324 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 106,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside door mirror cover slightly loose

both rear coil springs corroded

engine oil weep

items removed from drivers view prior to test

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2014 98,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offisde outer mirror slightly lose/insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 29 Oct 2013 87,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 76,932 miles

slight corrosion on front coil springs.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 67,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades not clearing the windscreen efficently

Pass 17 Nov 2010 60,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,393 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing thin

front wipers juddering

Pass 6 Nov 2008 44,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering rack damp.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 37,268 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 37,268 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake pads low

Pass 22 Nov 2006 30,242 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BU52 HHD is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2002 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 78,545 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU52 HHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU52 HHD is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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